Unthan Kangalil Ennadiyo
From Thalaivii · 2021
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Nakul Abhyankar, Niranjana Ramanan
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Thalaivii2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Undhan kangalil ennadiyo | What is that in your eyes, my dear? |
| Female :Minnal minnidum or kanavo | Is it a dream where lightning flashes? |
| Male :Vanna kanavil vanthadhu yaar | Who was it that entered your colorful dream? |
| Female :Yedho chinnavar enbavaro | Could it be a certain young gentleman? |
| Male | |
| Kannam rendil chinnam enna | What is that mark on both your cheeks? |
| Undhan ennavar thanthathuvo | Was it given to you by your beloved? |
| Male | |
| Konjam konjam kenjum nenjai paaru | Look at this heart that begs you bit by bit |
| Female :Ummai polae aangal undu nooru | There are a hundred men just like you! |
| Male :Aayirathil naan oruvan enbar | They call me one in a thousand |
| Female :Vaai irundhaal yaar ethuvum solvaar | Anyone who has a mouth can say anything! |
| Male | |
| Udal vida ullam thoda | To touch the soul beyond the physical body |
| Unnodu ondraadum mandrada | To plead and merge as one with you |
| Female :Pakkam vara vetkam vara | As you come near, shyness overcomes me |
| Neer endhan kovathai ondraada | While you play with my anger |
| Male | |
| Un vizhiyil naan irundhaal | If I am reflected in your eyes |
| Verenna vendumadi | What more could I ever need, my dear? |
விசில் :
....................
ஹ்ம்ம்
What is that in your eyes, my dear?
Is it a dream where lightning flashes?
Who was it that entered your colorful dream?
Could it be a certain young gentleman?
விசில் :.
...................
ஹ்ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம்
What is that mark on both your cheeks?
Was it given to you by your beloved?
டயலாக் :
.....................
Look at this heart that begs you bit by bit
There are a hundred men just like you!
They call me one in a thousand
Anyone who has a mouth can say anything!
உந்தன் கண்களில் என்னடியோ
மின்னல் மின்னிடும் ஓர் கனவோ
வண்ண கனவில் வந்தது யார்
ஏதோ சின்னவர் என்பவரோ
To touch the soul beyond the physical body
To plead and merge as one with you
As you come near, shyness overcomes me
While you play with my anger
கன்னம் ரெண்டில் சின்னம் என்ன
உந்தன் என்னவர் தந்ததுவோ
If I am reflected in your eyes
What more could I ever need, my dear?
கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சம் கெஞ்சும் நெஞ்சை பாரு
உம்மை போலே ஆண்கள் உண்டு நூறு
ஆயிரத்தில் நான் ஒருவன் என்பார்
வாய் இருந்தால் யார் எதுவும் சொல்வார்
உடல் விட உள்ளம் தொட
உன்னோடு ஒன்றாடும் மன்றாட
பக்கம் வர வெட்கம் வர
நீர் எந்தன் கோவத்தை ஒன்றாட
உன் விழியில் நான் இருந்தால்
வேற என்ன வேண்டுமடி
Undhan kangalil ennadiyo
What is that in your eyes, my dear?
Female :Minnal minnidum or kanavo
Is it a dream where lightning flashes?
Male :Vanna kanavil vanthadhu yaar
Who was it that entered your colorful dream?
Female :Yedho chinnavar enbavaro
Could it be a certain young gentleman?
Kannam rendil chinnam enna
What is that mark on both your cheeks?
Undhan ennavar thanthathuvo
Was it given to you by your beloved?
Konjam konjam kenjum nenjai paaru
Look at this heart that begs you bit by bit
Female :Ummai polae aangal undu nooru
There are a hundred men just like you!
Male :Aayirathil naan oruvan enbar
They call me one in a thousand
Female :Vaai irundhaal yaar ethuvum solvaar
Anyone who has a mouth can say anything!
Udal vida ullam thoda
To touch the soul beyond the physical body
Unnodu ondraadum mandrada
To plead and merge as one with you
Female :Pakkam vara vetkam vara
As you come near, shyness overcomes me
Neer endhan kovathai ondraada
While you play with my anger
Un vizhiyil naan irundhaal
If I am reflected in your eyes
Verenna vendumadi
What more could I ever need, my dear?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from Thalaivii recreates the charming, romantic banter characteristic of 1960s Tamil cinema retro duets. The male lover playfully teases his beloved about her dreams, glowing cheeks, and romantic thoughts, while she responds with witty retorts, playfully brushing off his self-assurance. Ultimately, the song transitions into a tender expression of deep emotional connection that transcends physical proximity, where being cherished in each other's eyes is all that truly matters.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allusion (Intertextuality)
“Aayirathil naan oruvan enbar”
The phrase 'Aayirathil naan oruvan' directly references M. G. Ramachandran's landmark 1965 film 'Aayirathil Oruvan', paying homage to the golden era of Tamil cinema.
Etukai (Second letter assonance)
“Udal vida ullam thoda”
The words 'Udal' and 'Ullam' share the second consonant harmony, creating a pleasing phonetic flow while contrasting the physical realm with spiritual love.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pakkam vara vetkam vara”
The phrases 'Pakkam vara' and 'Vetkam vara' rhyme at the end, establishing a catchy rhythmic cadence suitable for retro-style compositions.
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Trivia
Lyricist Madhan Karky purposefully crafted the song's vocabulary and rhythm to mirror the classic songwriting style of legendary poets Kannadasan and Vaali, who penned iconic duets for MGR and Jayalalithaa during the 1960s.
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